ponytail

Definition of ponytailnext

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Recent Examples of ponytail The influencer wore her hair in a low ponytail, with a few locks gently falling on the sides of her face. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026 Jenner pulled her hair back into a ponytail with minimal makeup. Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026 The teasing comb is this ponytail's best friend. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026 Sporting a ponytail and a black hoodie, Tollinche was ordered held without bail. Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ponytail
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ponytail
Noun
  • In the photo she can be seen sporting a black and white striped bikini top, gold hoop earrings and black sunglasses, with her hair styled in braids.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
  • The beauty and skill of the braid is in the twists where the strands come together.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • The snippet shows Cassie wearing pigtails, white briefs and sheer, babydoll-style lingerie while sucking on a pacifier.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Like the original from 1986, this Molly doll features gray eyes, brown hair with bangs, and two pigtail braids tied with red bows.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • For this super laidback, windchill-ready look, Hadid wore a beanie hat over her plaits, ski goggle-like black sunglasses, and black leather gloves.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
  • Low-tension styles are no longer just a few neat plaits.
    Donnetta Monk, Essence, 21 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Many student loan borrowers have reported waiting more than a year (and in some cases, more than two years) for a decision as the department slowly works through the increasing queue of applications.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • The queue for vans was growing.
    Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Momager Kris Jenner joined her daughter, who also showcased a different hair look with a short bob and bangs.
    Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 20 May 2026
  • Going for a slightly longer take on a bob that hits below the chin (and perhaps even grazes toward your shoulders) allows all the polish and charm of a bob, while letting natural texture give a breezy, airy look that requires minimal work.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 May 2026

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“Ponytail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ponytail. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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